Pronunciation: /ɡʌŋk/
noun a sticky or greasy substance
A1 I accidentally stepped in some gunk on the sidewalk.
A2 The mechanic had to clean out the gunk from the engine to get it running smoothly again.
B1 The pipes were clogged with gunk, causing a blockage in the plumbing system.
B2 After a long day of hiking, my boots were covered in mud and gunk.
C1 The laboratory technician had to analyze the gunk found in the water sample.
C2 The artist used a mixture of paint and gunk to create a textured effect on the canvas.
verb not applicable
A1 Please clean the dishes and make sure to gunk off all the food residue.
A2 I need to gunk out the gutters before it starts raining.
B1 The mechanic had to gunk up the engine to prevent it from overheating.
B2 I accidentally gunked my keyboard with spilled coffee, now some keys are not working.
C1 The artist used a special technique to gunk the canvas, giving it a unique texture.
C2 The plumber had to gunk the pipes to remove the blockage caused by debris.
adjective not applicable
A1 The sink was clogged with gunk.
A2 She wiped the table clean of all the gunk.
B1 The mechanic had to clean out the gunk from the engine.
B2 The old pipes were filled with gunk, causing water flow issues.
C1 The laboratory equipment needed to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all traces of gunk.
C2 The industrial machinery was covered in thick layers of gunk, requiring specialized cleaning techniques.
adverb not applicable
A1 I accidentally stepped in some gunk on the sidewalk.
A2 The old pipes were clogged with gunk, causing a backup in the sink.
B1 The mechanic had to clean out the engine to remove the gunk buildup.
B2 After a long day of hiking, my boots were covered in gunk from the muddy trail.
C1 The laboratory technician meticulously removed every trace of gunk from the equipment.
C2 The conservationist worked tirelessly to clean up the gunk that was polluting the river.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I accidentally stepped in gunk on the sidewalk.
A2 The mechanic had to clean out the gunk from the engine.
B1 The plumber used a special tool to clear the gunk from the drain.
B2 After years of neglect, the pool was filled with gunk and debris.
C1 The scientist analyzed the gunk found at the bottom of the ocean for research purposes.
C2 The artist used gunk as a medium in their avant-garde sculpture.
preposition not applicable
A1 I accidentally stepped in gunk on the sidewalk.
A2 The car engine was clogged with gunk.
B1 She wiped off the gunk from the kitchen counter.
B2 The plumber had to remove the gunk buildup in the pipes.
C1 The laboratory technician carefully analyzed the gunk sample.
C2 The environmentalist studied the effects of gunk pollution on marine life.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I tried to clean the gunk off the stove with a sponge.
A2 The mechanic had to remove the gunk from the engine before it would start.
B1 The pipes were clogged with gunk, causing a backup in the plumbing.
B2 After a long day of working in the garage, my hands were covered in grease and gunk.
C1 The old computer was filled with gunk and needed a thorough cleaning to function properly.
C2 The beach was littered with gunk washed up from the ocean, making it unsafe for swimming.
interjection not applicable
A1 Gunk! I stepped in something sticky.
A2 Gunk! What a mess, I need to clean this up.
B1 Gunk! This engine is full of oil and dirt.
B2 Gunk! I can't believe how dirty this kitchen is.
C1 Gunk! The sewer pipes are clogged with all sorts of debris.
C2 Gunk! The pollution in the river is causing harm to the wildlife.
article not applicable
A1 I accidentally stepped in some gunk on the sidewalk.
A2 The mechanic had to clean out the gunk from the car's engine.
B1 The old pipes were clogged with gunk, causing a plumbing issue.
B2 The laboratory technician analyzed the gunk found in the water sample.
C1 The artist used a mixture of paint and gunk to create a textured effect on the canvas.
C2 The environmentalist studied the composition of the gunk found in the polluted river.
formal The mechanic had to clean out the gunk from the engine to get it running smoothly again.
informal I accidentally stepped in some gunk on the sidewalk and now my shoes are all dirty.
slang I hate it when my hair gets all gunked up with product and I have to wash it out.
figurative The gunk of negative thoughts was clogging up her mind, making it hard for her to focus on anything positive.
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